As I've talked about on this blog a few times before, I'm not convinced that music schools do 100% of the job they need to do. Unfortunately, the "real world" waiting for students after graduation just don't revolve too heavily around Orchestral and Big Band situations, or even chamber ensemble gigs. Do I wish that were the case? Yeah, totally. But...it's just not. So here's a few things I think should be brought up for somebody who wants to play music for a living: 1. You're

Everybody wants more gigs! Unfortunately, it seems like most players (especially those in college) seem to have a mindset of "I'll just wait for the phone to ring...." and truthfully, that's just not a great idea. Will the phone start ringing more and more as you build your career? Yes, obviously! But before that time comes, here's a few things I did that have helped fill my schedule out a bit. My situation is unique to my area but I'm sure if you're creative you can use this